This bit of work, related to documenting the story of the NBDC from a research for development perspective was led by Kees Swaans (formerly Pamela Pali) leading with support from Doug Merrey and Ewen Le Borgne. It led to the following final outputs: Read an article about the final NBDC Institutional History and download the final institutional history report itself here.
What were we talking about, in relation to institutional histories?
An institutional history is a narrative that records key points about how institutional arrangements – new ways of working – evolve over time creating more effective ways to achieve goals. It can be used to document institutional innovations in projects and to highlight barriers to change. An institutional history draws out and synthesizes lessons for research organizations and partners as well as for others in similar circumstances.
Upon request by Don Peden, some materials from phase 1 (2002 IWMI-ILRI workshop that kicked off their collaborative research for the next decade) which have influenced the NBDC have been added here to provide additional background information about the NBDC and its wider 'institutional history'.
Of particular interest is the inclusion of the classic paper by John King on drinking water requirements of livestock. It can be found in our collection on CG Space here.
The proceedings of the meeting are available but do not include the John King paper and other information. All documents and photos related to that meeting can be found in this zipped file.
Institutional histories
This bit of work, related to documenting the story of the NBDC from a research for development perspective was led by Kees Swaans (formerly Pamela Pali) leading with support from Doug Merrey and Ewen Le Borgne. It led to the following final outputs:Read an article about the final NBDC Institutional History and download the final institutional history report itself here.
What were we talking about, in relation to institutional histories?
An institutional history is a narrative that records key points about how institutional arrangements – new ways of working – evolve over time creating more effective ways to achieve goals. It can be used to document institutional innovations in projects and to highlight barriers to change. An institutional history draws out and synthesizes lessons for research organizations and partners as well as for others in similar circumstances.
Useful links:
Overview of work and related interviews
The team (Kees, Doug, Ewen) developed a process to write the institutional history, which consisted of:Institutional history interviewees
NBDC before NBDC: CPWF phase 1
Upon request by Don Peden, some materials from phase 1 (2002 IWMI-ILRI workshop that kicked off their collaborative research for the next decade) which have influenced the NBDC have been added here to provide additional background information about the NBDC and its wider 'institutional history'.
Of particular interest is the inclusion of the classic paper by John King on drinking water requirements of livestock. It can be found in our collection on CG Space here.
The proceedings of the meeting are available but do not include the John King paper and other information. All documents and photos related to that meeting can be found in this zipped file.